Gateway Academy
Repeat pattern: the same regulatory standard was cited more than once within a 60-month window.
Regulatory record
Compiled from the originating licensing authority. Each item links to its source. Severity marked “(inferred)” was derived from the citation, not assigned by the authority.
- Serious
During inspection three of four caregiver files were missing 16 hours of pre-service training.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
During the investigation it was determined a caregiver spanked a relative child during operation hours.
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- Serious
During the investigation it was determined a child was able to lock the bathroom door from the inside and an adult was not in the area with the child.
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- Serious
Infants were observed being fed snack in their beds instead of in a high chair or table.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
Three children were observed to be in restrictive devices for 30 minutes.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
An infant was observed to be sleeping in a restrictive device for 20 minutes before being moved.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
During the investigation, video footage was obtained that shows a caregiver roughly grab a child and pull them to sit down to address the child's behaviors.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
During the investigation, it was determined that caregivers are not supervised appropriately and are not directed to comply with standards.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
During the investigation, video footage was obtained that shows a caregiver sitting in a classroom with children that are climbing, fighting, screaming, and pushing. The caregiver does not intervene or provide activities to engage the children which led to inappropriate discipline and a child being injured.
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- Critical
During the investigation it was found that a caregiver grabbed and pinched a child who was running away causing marks on the skin. The caregiver was dismissed.
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- Serious
During the investigation it was found that there are many ceiling tiles in the each room that are stained from the roof leaks and some have mold. There are walls that are water damaged and need repair.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
During the investigation it was found that the operation had a gas leak. The operation called and requested an inspection from local plumber during in spection.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
During the investigation it was found that a parent reported that a caregiver was pinching a child but the operation did not report to licensing.
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- Critical
Based on a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers grabbed a child on at least 2 occasions as a form of discipline.
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- Critical
During the investigation it was determined that the caregiver popped a child on the hand as a form of discipline.
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- Moderate
During inspection, children under two were able to watch a video on a tablet.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
During inspection, the following items were not found in the chidlren's records: 746.605(6) Name, address, phone number of emergency contact for all 4 children Child #1 needs the special care statement box checked Child #1, #2, and #4 need the parent handbook (operational policies) boxes checked. Child #4 needs the healthcare Provider Statement or parent check box completed.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
During inspection an infant was observed to be in a bouncer for 40 minutes before being removed.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
During inspection it was observed that children did not have outdoor playtime.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
During inspection, four infants did not have required feeding instructions.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
During inspection, children did not wash hands after playing outside and there is no soap in the restrooms for handwashing.
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- Serious
During inspection, three pack n plays were observed with very loose fitting sheets. These sheets were removed during inspection.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
During the inspection an infant was observed to be sleeping in a bouncer seat for more than 8 minutes and was not moved when it was brought to the caregivers attention.
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- Critical
During inspection a 2m old infant and a 5m old infant were asleep in their pack n play covered with a blanket. The 2m old also had 2 empty bottles and 1 full bottle at the foot of the bed.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
During inspection three rooms did not have adequate lighting during naptime to see the children.
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- Serious
A health inspection was available.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Minor
This information is not available and must be either posted, provided directly to parents or put in the handbook.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Individual storage was not available for children's personal belongings.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
A gas inspection was not available for review.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
Information about Safe Sleep is not included in the parent handbook.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Update your policies to include the following information: Licensing Office contact: 903-232-3317 Access minimum standards hhs.texas.gov Abuse/Neglect reporting website: www.txabusehotline.org
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Interest Centers were not available with toys, games, books, art, etc activities for any of the 10 classrooms.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
The playground area is missing a section of fence and also requires a gate installed away from the operation.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
The parent handbook needs information related to physical activity to include the following: Promoting Benefit Duration type setting
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
A fire inspection report was not available at inspection
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